The groundhog (Marmota monax), is also known as woodchuck or whistlepig. These large burrowing rodents belong to the group of large ground squirrels called marmots. The following pictures are of young groundhog siblings taking residents under the shed in the backyard. Groundhog Siblings (Marmota monax), Emerging From Their Burrow Woodchuck Siblings (Marmota monax), Playing in […]

A Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus), Visiting New England During The Early Spring A Painted Lady Butterfly (Nymphalinae), Sitting On A Purple Butterfly Bush (Buddleja) Two Painted Lady Butterflies (Nymphalinae), Sitting In A Purple Butterfly Bush (Buddleja) A Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus), Sitting In A Butterfly Bush (Buddleja), During The Spring A Single Painted Lady Butterfly […]

The white-throated sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis), belongs to the Passeriformes order and the American sparrow family Emberizidae. This attractive bird is not only known for its attractive markings, but for its distinctive song. Their song can be heard frequently during the spring breeding season, as well as the winter. This white-throated sparrow was taking a break […]

As the largest of the horse breeds, Draft horses were bred for completing difficult tasks, such as plowing and other farm labor. Draft horses are tall, muscular and heavy-boned. There are several breeds with an array of characteristics, but all of these horses share a common trait as being gentle giants. These horses are not […]

Autumn Foliage During Early October In New England A Footbridge At The Base Of Smalls Falls In Western Maine A View Of Sandy River Surrounded By Early Fall Foliage The Base Of The Waterfall At Smalls Falls Near Rangeley In Maine The Bottom Of Smalls Falls In Early October Clear And Fresh Flowing Water Over […]

The American Tree Sparrow (Spizelloides arborea), is a plump and medium-sized sparrow also known as a winter sparrow. Field markings include a rusty-colored cap and eyeline on a gray head and brown wings with white bars. The beak is small and the upper part is dark and the lower part is yellow. The breast is […]

The White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus), is also known as the Whitetail or Virginia Deer. The White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus), is in the family (Cervidae), which is the deer family and the order (Artiodactyla), which consists of hoofed animals with an even number of toes. There are two main deer species in North America, The White-tailed […]

A Close-up Of A Female Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), In Florida During The Summer A Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus), Climbing A Red Pine Tree (Pinus resinosa), In Florida A Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura), In The Grass (Poaceae), During The Summer In Florida A Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)), Eating An Animal Carcass In Florida A Male […]

The Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus), Is A Threatened And Protected Wildlife Species, Found Exclusively In The Southeastern Part Of The United States The Solitary Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus), Prefers To Live In Dry Places With Soil That Is Loose Enough For Maintaining Its Retreat Burrow The Bulk Of The Food That The Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus […]